Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
How to avoid pet scams online
19th October, 2021
In this article, we’ll provide you with the best advice on how to avoid pet scams. That way, you can put all your energy into preparing for your new arrival....
What is dog agility?
13th October, 2021
Agility can be a fun, active way to improve your dog's fitness and obedience – as well as a great way for you and your pet to spend time together. But what exactly is it, and how can you get involved?...
What’s wrong with my dog’s bum?
13th October, 2021
Dog owners aren’t really a squeamish bunch! We can’t be, when we’re prepared to run around after our pets picking up their poop – we quickly become hardened to things that would have previously turned our stomachs. So, with that, it's time to discuss some common doggy bum problems....
A-Z of dog health problems - part 1
13th October, 2021
Here at Purely Pets, we’ve put together this handy A-Z of dog health problems. Part one covers ailments from A to M – everything from arthritis to mange....
The most popular dogs during lockdown
13th October, 2021
The various lockdowns of 2020-21 proved to be challenging times for so many of us. Huge numbers of Britons will have experienced some feelings of confusion, anxiety, loneliness or confinement....
Beach hazards for dogs
11th October, 2021
Everyone likes a trip to the beach, especially when our dogs come along for the ride. Beaches can be very happy places for our canine friends, with so much to explore – sea, sand, rolling dunes – and so much to do, from digging to paddling and chasing gulls along the shore....
Which dog breeds are popular with the royal family?
8th October, 2021
In this article, we’ll look at some dogs favoured by the royal family, and find out a little bit more about their temperaments so you can decide if the breeds might be right for you, too....
How to re-socialise your dog after the pandemic
8th October, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much part of life there is light at the end of the tunnel for both us and our beloved pets. Now’s the perfect time to take stock of our dogs’ socialisation and how we can help them re-adjust to the new normal....
Ear cropping in dogs: What you need to know about this worrying trend
7th October, 2021
A trend of dogs having their ears ‘cropped’ is being reported in the UK, prompting animal charities to attempt to raise awareness of the cosmetic procedure to prevent future harm to other animals. The practice involves surgically trimming the outer part of the dog’s ear. The intention is purely cosmetic and has no other benefits....